1. WESLEY AND THE METHODISTS
Basic Quiz 1
Use this with the Basic LSM Book and Instructor Book A Brief History

2. Wesley's
Book of Discipline
UM Church
Gifts
Potluck 10 20 30 40

3. Reverend Samuel Wesley was what kind of priest.
Wesley's
Reverend Samuel Wesley was what kind of priest. 10

4. Anglican Priest

5. What rectory did Rev. Samuel Wesley serve at for 35 years?20

6. Epworth

7. Who is said to have started prayer meetings in the home?
Wesley's
Who is said to have started prayer meetings in the home? 30

8. Susanna started having prayer meetings in their home when in Samuel’s absence she was not satisfied with the replacement. She stood up to Samuel so that she would not be judged guilty for neglecting the opportunity to do good to souls. (Children, servants and others were invited.)

9. What was the “Holy Club”?
Wesley's
What was the “Holy Club”? 40

10. It was during his years of study at Oxford University that Samuel is credited with founding the “Holy Club,” which John eventually joined and then took over leadership. This group became known as the Methodists because of their method of engaging study and faith.

11. Book of Discipline
What is the official statement that describes The United Methodist Church’s vision for the world and its communities? 10

12. The Mission of The United Methodist Church

13. Book of Discipline
“This means that all Christians are called to minister wherever Christ would have them serve and witness in deeds and words that heal and free.” Where do we find this statement? 20

14. Paragraph 128 of the 2016 Book of Discipline

15. Book of Discipline
What is the unique organizational structure that enables local United Methodist churches to function as vital parts of a global church called? 30

16. The Connectional System

17. Book of Discipline
What book contains the official statements of doctrine and polity of The United Methodist Church? 40

18. The Book of Discipline

19. UM Church
The "Historical Statement" first appeared in the 1968 edition of The Book of Discipline. It was prepared as a part of the Plan of Union that served as the basis for the 1968 merger of what two denominations? 10

20. The Methodist Church and The Evangelical United Brethren Church.
From a Brief History and in BOD

21. UM Church
The lives and ministries of what two brothers mark the origin and common roots with other Methodist and Wesleyan bodies?
A brief History 20

22. John Wesley (1703-1791) and his brother, Charles (1707-1788)

23. How did organized Methodism in America begin?
UM Church
How did organized Methodism in America begin? 30

24. As a Lay Movement (Among its earliest leaders were Robert Strawbridge, an immigrant farmer who organized work about 1760 in Maryland and Virginia, Philip Embury and his cousin Barbara Heck, who began work in New York in 1766, and Captain Thomas Webb, whose labors were instrumental in Methodist beginnings in Philadelphia in 1767.)
Brief History

25. UM Church
Where was the first conference of Methodist preachers in the colonies was held? 40

26. In Philadelphia in 1773
Brief History

27. What are…? Unmerited blessings from God Job descriptions for ministries Means for discovering God’s will Guarantees of effective service Means of efficient service Securities for health and growth Reveled presence of the Living Christ Guarantor of lasting results?
Gifts 10

28. Spiritual Gifts

29. Name three out of five things spiritual gifts are NOT.20

30. Acquired skills or natural talents Roles or offices Means of self-gain or division Fruit of the Spirit The same for everyone

31. Gifts
Who gives you spiritual gifts to equip you for service so you are prepared? 30

32. The Holy Spirit

33. Gifts
Where can you find some of the spiritual gifts listed and their meanings? 40

34. In the Bible Some references include: Ephesians 4:5 Acts 11: Corinthians 6:19 Romans 12 1 Corinthians 12 Ephesians 4

35. What are some examples of God’s Call in the Bible?
Potluck
What are some examples of God’s Call in the Bible? 10

36. Some of them include: (see page 11/12 in book) God called Moses from a burning bush God called Samuel through a voice in the night God called Isaiah in a vision God called Saul through a blinding light on the road to Damascus

37. Potluck
Who were class leaders, chairpersons, leaders in prayer, who addressed people on the subject of religion, and gave encouragement and admonition? These persons described their own experiences and testified to their present joys. 20

38. Exhorters
Page 23

39. Potluck
What program trains and equips laypersons to use their spiritual gifts for various kinds of ministry within the areas of leading, caring and communicating? 30

40. Lay Servant Ministries
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41. Potluck
What are the Wesleyan emphases on the understanding of God’s grace? (must have all three answers) 40

42. Prevenient Grace Justifying Grace Sanctifying Grace

43. What’s YOUR SCORE?